Global Warming, Artificial Intelligence, and the Fate of Mount Everest

Mount Everest, standing 8,848.86 meters tall, has long symbolized permanence and awe. Yet, the mountain now tells a story of retreat and alarm. Recent studies and climbers’ observations show that glaciers near its summit and along upper ridges are shrinking faster than ever. Ice core samples reveal that snow and frost layers built up over two millennia have almost vanished within a single generation. This loss raises urgent questions about water supply, political stability, and the future of the billions who depend on mountain-fed rivers.